Process Palooza 2021 is just two weeks away. All BECOP members are invited! Please join us each week for impactful, inspirational stories.

At Process Palooza 2021, we’re focusing on the people behind the processes. You’ll hear from change makers on what motivated them to keep going and improve, as well as those who benefitted. Stories include putting student safety first, life-saving process innovations and giving people - and pets! - a second chance.

Check out our schedule below and visit the Process Palooza website for session descriptions and registration information.

May 11: The Power of Continuous Improvement
May 18: UC San Diego’s Continuous Improvement Journey
May 25: Lean in Higher Education
June 1: The Power of Continuous Improvement in Healthcare
June 8: Community Inspiration  

When: May 14, 2021 11:00 AM -12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Where: Zoom / Click here to Register in advance 

So you've heard of this Lean Six Sigma (LSS) stuff, and maybe you've seen a White Belt video, but you're still not impressed...Or perhaps you're just not sure where to start?

Join us for some hands-on practice with LSS tools, and take this opportunity to ask the experts. Come prepared by familiarizing yourself in LSS basics by watching the White Belt video embedded below. But be warned, you may be asked to participate! (Think of this as - the front rows will get wet.)

This will not be a passive "I can watch this recording later" kind of session. We'll provide a process and guide usage of the tools, but you'll be practitioners in training. For the last 15 minutes of the session, you are invited to ask us anything! No questions (LSS related) are off-limits! Hands-on guidance and professional advice, all for the low low price of FREE! Our goal is to motivate you to take that first step in your continuous improvement journey.

Presented by Antonio Nava, Office of Operational Strategic Initiatives

What: SAVE THE DATE | LSS Scholarship Info Session
When: June 17, 2021 12:00-1:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Where: Zoom / Click here to Register in advance 

NOTE: Completing a Yellow Belt is the best way to prep for the scholarships (although it is not a requirement).  Register today for an upcoming class or forward this on to someone who is interested in process improvement!

For those of you who attended Intuitive Project Management Training for Everybody (see video) hosted by BECOP in March, Project Management Lite is the full 3-hour training developed by Zach Herman and Nicole May on UC Learning Center. Contact Zach Herman, zherman@health.ucsd.edu, if you have any issues registering.

Description: Project Management Lite gives anyone the tools to manage a project today. It removes the hurdles often presented by the Project Management Body of Knowledge and provides a common-sense approach to managing projects. This methodology has been provided to Executives, Certified Project Managers, Help Desk Staff, Engineers and other job classes in the UC system and enabled an expansion of Project Management capabilities these organizations. Over 500 individuals have been trained on this method at UC San Diego Health. This session is 2 parts (two 90 minute sessions), interactive and attendees will leave with the basic knowledge and a tool kit of templates to put to use straight away. After registering for Class 1 please also register for Class 2.

May

Class 1 | Friday | 05/14/21 | Registration Link | 8:00-9:30AM
Class 2 | Friday | 05/21/21 | Registration Link | 8:00-9:30AM

July

Class 1 | Friday | 07/16/21 | Registration Link | 8:00-9:30AM
Class 2 | Friday | 07/23/21 | Registration Link | 8:00-9:30AM

August

Class 1 | Friday | 08/20/21 | Registration Link | 8:00-9:30AM
Class 2 | Friday | 08/27/21 | Registration Link | 8:00-9:30AM

September

Class 1 | Friday | 09/17/21 | Registration Link | 8:00-9:30AM
Class 2 | Friday | 09/24/21 | Registration Link | 8:00-9:30AM

BECOP Recognition. Would you like to recognize someone in our Community of Practice? Email becop@ucsd.edu to nominate a colleague for their outstanding work!

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